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Political Parties: Registration and Recognition

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

The Election Commission grants recognition as national or state parties based on vote share or legislative seats. Recognized parties receive privileges like a reserved symbol, free airtime, and potential financial benefits. Criteria include securing a specific percentage of valid votes or assembly/Parliament seats across states. Loss of performance leads to derecognition. This system ensures stable multi-party competition yet fuels debates on frequent realignments or breakaway factions. The Commission’s guidelines aim to reduce fly-by-night outfits and encourage programmatic politics. Despite controversies over symbol allotment or mergers, recognition remains pivotal for shaping India’s party-based democracy.

Practice Questions

Who among the following can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

राष्ट्रपति के आपातकालिक शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद के तहत निर्धारित हैं?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

भारतीय संविधान में नागरिकों के मौलिक अधिकार किस दस्तावेज़ में वर्णित हैं?

Who is the first citizen of India?

केंद्रीय मंत्री की संख्या किस पर निर्भर करती है?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?